Shay Mitchell Shows You How to Wear a Pantsuit as Eveningwear

The pantsuit effect has spread across the fashion scene all season. Not only has the look become the unofficial sartorial symbol of the women’s rights movement, it also proves that with the right styling any woman can pull off this power look for day or night.

Shay Mitchell knows that all too well. The Pretty Little Liars star stepped out in an incredibly chic Elizabeth & James pantsuit with a plunging neckline at a Vanity Fair party in Hollywood earlier this week. The silky texture amped up the dramatic factor, making it the perfect replacement for that timeless but tiring LBD. But it was the way she styled her hair—long, straight, and slicked back—that kept her look sophisticated and perfectly polished. The actress once told Allure, “It’s easy and simple to change up your look with your hair just by moving your regular middle part to a side part.” As for accessories, Mitchell kept it simple with a pair of matching strappy sandals and a Jimmy Choo clutch.

Pink pantsuits stood out as a major trend on the runways at New York fashion week, and we wouldn’t be surprised if more designers started offering women the kind of pantsuits they'd want to wear out for a night on the town. While pink may be a hard color to wear head-to-toe, you can add a dose of color like Mitchell did to a monochromatic look. By keeping her palette to one note, the actress provided the perfect backdrop to show off her glitzy emerald and diamond jewelry.